Brodi vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brodi Rank #3,974
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3974 for Brodi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brodi ___

  • Brodi James
  • Brodi Lee
  • Brodi Michael
  • Brodi Allen
  • Brodi Scott

Rei ___

  • Rei James
  • Rei Thomas
  • Rei Alexander
  • Rei Kenji
  • Rei Haruki
  • Rei Jun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brodi

Riley Hayden Caden Kylee Tyler

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brodi or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Brodi at #3974 in the United States.

What do Brodi and Rei mean?

Brodi means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Brodi and Rei boy or girl names?

Brodi is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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